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Never Forget The Debt

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Before we put our trust in Jesus, we often think we’re a pretty good people.  We can even recall the good deeds we’ve done if we’re questioned and we especially like to share how we’ve sacrificed for others so we look good.  After we surrender to Christ, our life is no longer about our performance, […]

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Live It!

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I’ve always been fascinated by science and how things work.  When the Lord interrupted my shallow life and revealed His truth, I immediately went into a mode of methodical practicing of the principles in scripture.   And what did I discover? God’s word is true. He is faithful, powerful, and sovereign.  He transforms and confirms […]

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How Do I Measure Up?

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For years I was able to look good on the outside.  “Managing” my sin while appearing like the well behaved child.  I believed what I was doing was right and certainly better than most if not all who I knew. (Yes I was prideful and arrogant) This worked well until I was introduced to God’s […]

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How To Deal With An Unbelieving Spouse

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Maybe the two of you had an amazing honeymoon and years of marriage under your belt and then one of you came to trust Jesus as your Savior and now everything seems different.   Or perhaps you ignored the counsel and dismissed the significance of this difference between you and your fiancé and took the […]

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Solomon’s Demise

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Was reading the John Maxwell’s leadership devotional today.  He was teaching about Solomon’s fall and described 6 steps to his fall: Read 1 Kinds 11 The temptations that enticed Solomon continue to attack every leader. Once we “arrive,” it becomes easy to stop feeling hungry for growth and excellence. How quickly we become satisfied—and how […]

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The Secret Of Contentment

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When it comes to needs we all have them whether they are spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, or financial.  These needs can vary moment by moment.  There are times when we have abundance and times when we scratch our heads wondering how to keep the lights on.   When we are found and rescued by Christ, […]

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Trust And Glory

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While we maybe able to fool others on the outside, but God looks at our motivations and hidden thoughts.   Nothing is concealed from Him; past, present, and future.   I believe there are two motivations in this verse worth considering as we live and pray this side of life: TRUST – Jeremiah speaks clearly and […]

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Freedom In Dependence

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Freedom has always required intentional sacrifice.  It implies a leaving behind of some form of bondage, whether great or small.  That which holds captive is not willing to give in but will put up a fight.   This is certainly true of the country we live in. Many men and women have given their lives […]